DANYELLA J. DEVINO: Singer/Songwriter/Guitars/Lead and Backing Vocals...CHRISTOPHER E. DIXON: Guitars/Bass/Songwriting/Recording...JOHN SARRA: Bass....BILLY KLOCK: Drums and percussion
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IN GOOD COMPANY was recorded in combination at both Muse Arise Studios (a Dixon-Devino creation), and at Dogwood Studios owned by Mark Jarrell, Chicopee, MA. Mark is our "MIX-MASTER" extraordinnaire!!! Phil Nicolo of Studio 44 in Philadelphia, PA Mastered
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Musical Guests on the album included Ted Wirt on Saxophone, Hammond Organ and Keith Levreault who performed all drums and percussion.
Influences
Danyella's influences to name a few out of the millions: ALL Motown Era/50's and 60's blues and soul, Damien Rice, Nick Drake, Heart, Ray LaMontagne, Bob Dylan, Kristen Hersh, Ryan Adams, Patricia Barber, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Hunter, Jose Gonzalez, Ben Harper, Sia Furler, Patty Griffin, Bjork, Radiohead, RES, Dave Mustaine, Keith Jarrett, Beth Hart, Mark Murphy, my father, mother, and daughter.
Chris' Influences- Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny, Leo Kottke, Duane Allman, Johnny A, Sonny Landreth, Beatles, Cream...
Sounds Like
"SOUNDS LIKE...ELECTRIC SUNSHINE!" ~ Michael/Reality Eaters
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"...PLAYFUL ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND EARTHY SOULFUL VOCALS ARE THE ESSENCE OF THE SOUND ON (THE ALBUM) IN GOOD COMPANY..."
~ Northeast Performer Magazine
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"DANY & CHRIS WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!" ~ Louise Dunphy UMASS
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"SOUL MUSIC WITH A GYPSY EDGE..."
~ Ted Wirt
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"...BAND WITH DEPTH...ALBUM WELL-PACED AND (WITH) AMAZING MUSICIANSHIP."
~ Local Buzz Magazine, W. MA
Danyella Devino of Easthampton and Chris Dixon of Hadley came together originally on a project to delve into Devino's original songs. The two became instant friends with a natural comraderie, enabling them to collaborate almost effortlessly to realize their musical visions. Since 2005, Intonition has been on quite an enjoyable journey. Sharing the same zany sense of humour and tendency to get lost in joke mode, as well, as song, didn't hurt, either. There is something about not taking oneself too seriously that appeals to their overall musical philosophy ......What is now known as Intonition was born out of a sort of "two or a few minds are better than one" mentality!
The debut album "IN GOOD COMPANY" was released on July 22, 2007, and was long overdue as both Devino and Dixon had many originals in the can for years just waiting to unleash. Obstacles are no deterrent for these two, they work hard and let nothing hold back their creativity. The brother and sister team are looking towards what is next as the muse continues to flow freely. The "blueprint" for the second and third albums are complete and will feature various local musical guests to showcase an even bigger and edgier sound and is planned to be released late Autumn/early Winter 2008 at the latest. Devino and Dixon's co-writing has morphed into a new direction from the first album that will include more blues, rock, upbeat, and even funkier hues, with some classic flavours tossed in for added texture.
(Photography Dawn Spaulding and Kimberly Hatch)
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(From left: Chris Dixon, Danyella Devino, Billy Klock, John Sarra - Photo by J.A. March 20, 2008 at Muse Arise Studios...Where's C's lid!?!?!)
Danyelle, Chris - I'm playing at the Iron Horse this Sunday night (6/01) for the CD release for the new Mawwal disc... That's that world fusion band I play in with Jim Matus. The showtime is 7pm - I believe it's $12 to get in but we are going to give a free copy of the disc to anyone who comes down to see us. Hope to see you there, take care, Joe
wow that really is funny it must be because of the photos together, but never the less you guy's are just two wonderful people, I really need to hear you guys play, hope your enjoying this spring and all this sunshine we are getting have a wonderful week
Hi Danyelle, Chris, and co. - Metacomet's playing at the Cambridge House this Saturday, 4/26. Hope to see you there. If not, perhaps I'll catch up with you at Nora's.
You guys sound just wonderful - Very soulful indeed! it's a pleasure to meet you. And you are so right with your quote...we all really are a little freer when we open our minds! Best of luck with all that you do. Peace and light, Lori Diamond
Hallo, thanks for your request. In 1992 I was in Massachusetts. New England is a nice landscape, like Europe, espacially Germany. Have a nice weekend. Greeting from old Europe:-)))
Thanks for the friend request.You guys sound great.I know Billy Klock.I'll try to make it down to the Cambridge Brewhouse on may 9th.I live about 3 miles away. Peace & Love, Rich
